Uplift and Subduction

When plates converge and form mountains, scientists call it _______.

• uplift

• subduction

• elevation

• none of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What can bring deeply buried rocks to Earth's surface?

• uplift

• subduction

• compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which term is a rock cycle process caused by plate motion

• erosion

• weathering

• subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

____________________ is a tectonic process that continues the rock cycle by taking surface rocks deep into the Earth.

• Subduction

• Equillibrium

• Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Earth's mountains float in balance on top of the mantle as a result of _______________.

• strain

• isostasy

• subduction

Plates converging (coming) together.

• Convergent boundaries

• Transform boundaries

• Divergent boundaries

• Sea Floor Spreading

The rising of regions of the crust to higher elevations

• Ring of fire

• uplift

• subduction zone

• rift zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What geological process is responsible for the formation of mountain ranges?

• Uplift

• Subduction

• Erosion

• Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process involves the sinking of oceanic plates beneath continental plates?

• Uplift

• Subduction

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the primary cause of earthquakes at convergent boundaries?

• Uplift

• Subduction

• Volcanic activity

• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3